Peak European summer: hottest, fullest and priciest. The month where going further often costs less than staying close.
European prices peak while several long-haul destinations are in their cheap season.
A fortnight in the Mediterranean in July costs more than many people expect, and it's 32°C with every resort full. Meanwhile East Africa is in the middle of its best safari season, Bali and Malaysia are dry, and Thailand's Gulf coast is at its best. If you have school-age children and no flexibility, book early and go north rather than south in Europe — Croatia's islands and northern Spain are more comfortable than Andalucía at 38°C.
In season this month, with honest temperatures.

Peak safari season and the Mara River crossings begin.

Dry season at its best, though it's the busiest month.

Gulf coast — Koh Samui — is at its best now, not the Andaman side.
Hot and busy, but the islands stay bearable and the sea is 25°C.
Northern Europe at its best while the south bakes.
30°C+, full, and the sea at its warmest.
Wet season pricing with rain that comes in short bursts.
Before the August Fringe doubles everything.
Their winter — the best game viewing of the year at Kruger.
School holidays move prices far more than the season does. Send us your dates and we'll show you what a week either side costs.
Typical daytime highs, not guarantees. We'll give you sea temperature too, which is what decides whether you swim.
Yes, and it's usually 30–40% cheaper for identical weather.
Book early rather than waiting. In peak weeks the good rooms go first and prices only climb.
In season this month, with guide prices for July departures.
River crossings begin. The single most dramatic month on safari.

Thailand in July works — just on the other coast.
Flood at its highest, game at its most concentrated.

Dry, and school holidays don't affect Asian prices the way they do the Med.
Northern Europe at its best, when the Med is at its worst.
Dry season in the north, whales off the east coast.
Guide prices, per person, based on two sharing, including return flights, accommodation and transfers. They indicate what a holiday of this type has typically cost and are not an offer or a quotation. Your price depends on dates, party, board basis, departure airport and availability, and is confirmed in writing before any payment is taken.
In season this month, and every one can be reshaped around your dates.
13 nights · Jul–Oct, Jan–Feb · from £4,299pp
10 nights · Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb · from £2,899pp
12 nights · May–Oct · from £6,499pp
12 nights · Apr–Oct · from £1,749pp
15 nights · Apr–Oct · from £2,199pp
11 nights · Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb · from £4,899pp
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